Summary: <br> Is the way we approach practice in our studios all wrong? Are our practice expectations unrealistic or counterproductive?<br> Danny Thompson and I will unpack this idea of taking practice and homework out of the equation and focusing instead on inspiring our students and growing their love of music.<br> <br> Could this be a useful experiment in your studio? Explore this controversial idea of not having a practice requirement for beginning lessons with your students on today’s episode and see why it’s not quite as crazy as it first sounds.<br> Transcript<br> If you’d like to download a PDF transcript of this episode, please click below.<br> Inner Circle Members: You can access your PDF download now from the Resource Library. <a href="https://members.timtopham.com/inner-circle/join-the-community/" target="_blank">Not a member?</a><br> In this episode, you’ll learn<br> <br> * Why Danny is changing the practice expectation in his studio<br> * What it can do when you remove the homework discussion from lessons<br> * Why it’s so hard to change our thinking and habits in this area<br> * How we can inspire students to want to practise<br> * The impact of the coolness and likeability factor on retention<br> * How this comes across in Danny’s communication and website<br> <br> Links Mentioned<br> <br> * <a href="https://musiclessonbusinessacademy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Music Lesson Business Academy</a><br> * <a href="http://musiclessonbusinessacademy.libsyn.com/cure-the-practice-problem-and-revolutionize-your-music-school" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cure the Practice Problem podcast episode</a><br> * <a href="http://davesimonsmusic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dave Simon’s website</a><br> * <a href="http://themusicfactoryoc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Music Factory</a><br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/2qSMba2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Building a Storybrand</a><br> * <a href="https://timtopham.com/teach-piano-beginners-lesson-plans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No Book Beginners</a><br> <br> Today’s Sponsor<br> <a href="http://mymusicstaff.com/join-free?utm_source=tim-topham&utm_content=sponsorship" target="_blank" rel="noopener">My Music Staff</a> is studio management made easy – our web-based software helps you manage the core aspects of your private music teaching business. Whether you are a single teacher or part of a multi-teacher studio team, our affordable software is a perfect fit and designed to help your business achieve success.<br> <a href="http://mymusicstaff.com/join-free?utm_source=tim-topham&utm_content=sponsorship"></a><br> My Music Staff can do everything your private music studio needs. It helps you centrally manage your website, student contact information, schedule, invoicing and more.<br> Visit our website (<a href="http://mymusicstaff.com/join-free?utm_source=tim-topham&utm_content=sponsorship" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.mymusicstaff.com</a>) to <a href="http://mymusicstaff.com/join-free?utm_source=tim-topham&utm_content=sponsorship" target="_blank" rel="noopener">start your FREE 30-day trial today</a> and experience all of the features that My Music Staff has to offer. No credit card is required to start your trial and there is no obligation to subscribe.<br> Get $100 off Annual Inner Circle Membership<br> As a valued podcast listener, you’re eligible for a $100 discount on an annual Inner Circle Membership. This discount lasts for as long as you’re a member and whatever price you sign up for today is the price you’ll pay as long as you remain a member.<br> Copy this coupon code to use when you see the “Coupon Code” box: PIANOPODCAST.<br> Thank you for Tuning In!<br> There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, and I’m grateful that you’ve chosen mine.<br>
